Borderline (Adjective)
Meaning
Of questionable or minimal quality; "borderline grades"; "marginal writing ability".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- His artwork was borderline acceptable, barely meeting the minimal requirements of the project.
- The restaurant's food was borderline edible, but the atmosphere made up for it.
- Her public speaking skills were borderline competent, but needed significant improvement.
- The plot of the novel was borderline believable, requiring significant suspension of disbelief.
- The new employee's performance was borderline satisfactory, prompting concerns about future productivity.